Cirrhosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Yasar Tuna is a lead gastroenterologist at the Medical Park Antalya Organ Transplant Centre, focusing on the management of severe liver disease.

• Specialises in managing cirrhosis within a high-volume organ transplant unit
• Trained at Akdeniz University – a top Turkish institution for internal medicine
• Expertise includes gastroenterology and hepatology for complex liver cases
• Held senior academic roles at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Coordinates care for patients requiring long-term liver monitoring and transplant evaluation

Professor Binicier is a highly specialised gastroenterologist at Medical Point Hospital who focuses on managing complex liver diseases. He brings global expertise to the table after completing intensive training at the Korea University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing cirrhosis and chronic liver inflammation
• Performs endoscopic band ligation to treat bleeding risks associated with liver disease
• Uses endoscopic ultrasound for highly accurate imaging of the digestive system
• Expert in argon plasma coagulation, a non-surgical way to treat gastrointestinal bleeding
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University, a prominent medical training hub

Dr Seymur Aslanov is a gastroenterology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on the management of chronic liver diseases.

• Performs endoscopic band ligation to prevent or treat bleeding in patients with liver damage
• Conducts paracentesis to drain excess abdominal fluid and improve patient comfort
• Uses argon plasma coagulation (APC) to manage gastrointestinal bleeding without major surgery
• Completed subspecialist training in gastroenterology at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Izmir Medical Chamber

The doctor is a highly trained general surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Having completed medical education at Ondokuz Mayıs University in 1991 and specialization at KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital in 1998, the doctor has pursued rigorous post-graduate training at prestigious institutions. This includes specialized certifications in laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic antireflux procedures, and advanced bariatric surgery.

Furthermore, the doctor possesses significant clinical experience in morbid obesity management and oncological cancer surgery, having completed advanced training at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. The doctor focuses on minimally invasive surgical interventions to improve patient outcomes in complex general surgery cases.

Professor Hamdi Levent Doganay is a leading hepatology expert who serves on the Board of the Turkish Liver Research Association. He specialises in complex liver health and managing cirrhosis complications.

• Serves as Editor for the World Journal of Hepatology and Hepatology Bulletin
• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for his research into liver fibrosis
• Experienced in genomic medicine as a coordinator for the Istanbul Genomic Laboratory
• Member of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL)
• Completed specialist medical training and internships in Edinburgh and Manchester

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

Dr Samir Safarov is an internal medicine specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with focused training in manages gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions.

• Completed specialist training at Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital
• Participated in the Gastro Academy to refine treatment for digestive disorders
• Manages systemic complications including hypertension and metabolic issues
• Member of the Internal Medicine Congress for updated clinical protocols

The doctor is a highly specialized surgeon with extensive expertise in oncological and metabolic procedures. The clinical focus encompasses a wide range of cancer surgeries, including complex interventions for pancreatic, bile duct, gastric, colon, and thyroid malignancies, as well as specialized breast surgery.

In addition to oncology, the doctor is proficient in bariatric and metabolic surgery, providing advanced surgical solutions for obesity and diabetes management. The practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive surgical care, utilizing evidence-based techniques to address both malignant conditions and metabolic health disorders.

Professor Tülin Kendir Koçak is a senior hepatology specialist at Emsey Hospital who has performed over 1,100 gastroenterology procedures.

• Specialises in liver needle biopsies for accurate diagnosis and monitoring
• Performs esophageal band ligation to treat bleeding risks in the food pipe
• Expert in percutaneous drainage to remove fluid buildup from the abdomen
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Uses chromoendoscopy for detailed visualization of the digestive lining

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist who completed advanced endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He brings high-level academic expertise to the management of chronic liver conditions.

• Specialises in hepatology and internal medicine at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Mastered ERCP techniques at the Olympus Training Center in Hamburg for bile duct procedures
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at the Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
• Published significant research on liver regeneration and recovery models in medical journals
• Recognised as a leading academic with a high impact factor for clinical research